logo Home
Random word Common words
Language
Català Dansk Deutsch Ελληνικά English Español Suomi Français Magyar Italiano Nederlands Norsk Polski Português Svenska Tagalog

They assured each other in uncomfortable whispers that Pfannenstiel's prophecies usually came true, and that, even before the war, he had predicted the coming of this day of terror. But soon Pfannenstiel raised his voice, and its hoarse croaking sounded above the loud conversation and anxious cries of the multitude. "Woe unto Berlin!" cried he, with shrieking pathos.
L. (Luise) Mühlbach - The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel

Gotzkowsky hastened toward this group, and pressed in silent observation close up to Pfannenstiel's side. The linen-weaver, wholly possessed by his prophetic god, had in the mean while unrolled another picture, and holding it up high with solemn countenance, exclaimed with a screaming voice: "The day of judgment is at hand, and destiny is at your door!
L. (Luise) Mühlbach - The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel

"All the citizens are arming themselves. We have no arms. Give us arms, master!" The cry was taken up by those who had just been listening to Pfannenstiel's words. "Yes, give us arms, give us arms. We are no cowards, we will fight!"
L. (Luise) Mühlbach - The Merchant of Berlin: An Historical Novel
  • 1

Word Of The Day

wheel-hoe

Others Looking

  • pfannenstiel's
  • tramples
  • robertet
  • altoona
  • sanfelicius
  • condiment
  • nekkir
  • fiered
  • first-hand
  • cisalpine
  • maxine's
  • nimiumque
  • adjournments
  • nigra
  • ernescliffe
  • grimy
  • ice-work
  • tempter
  • inquest-room
  • corinth

© 2011 - 2023 Word in Context.